Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 6/13/1988

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 23, 1988 STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT CONTINUED Ed Lehman, 2470 Carman Street stated he did not feel that the installation of street lights was an improvement to his property it was more of an advantage to the traffic on the County Road. John Hollander, 200 Hollander Road asked how much the electricity will cost the City per year. Administrator Bernhardson stated it is estimated to cost about $6,000 per year for the street lighting. David Bye, 1910 Shadywood Road asked what the lights looked like. Administrator Bernhardson stated they are similar to the lights on County Road 110 in Mound, they have their own standard. A gentleman asked what percentage of the total street lighting costs were to be assessed to the property. Administrator Bernhardson stated that approximately 75% of the street lighting would be assessed to the property owners, but the sidewalks and other improvements are to be paid for from other funds with no other assessment. Ed Lehman asked what happened to the idea of paying, for this from MSA funds. Administrator Bernhardson stated that the City could choose to take the funds for the streetlighting from MSA but this would not only decrease funds the City would have for the balance of the improvements along County Road 15 but also for MSA streets in other parts of the City. Councilmember Goetten questioned the cost per light east of County Road 19. Lighting Consultant, ,Jim Regan stated that eliminating lights on the east end of the project would not only eliminate the lights but also the wiring costs. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Sime to accept the street lighting improvement and adopt Resolution t2.141 authorizing Mayor and City Administrator to sign Supplement No. 1 to Agreement No. 74-08-87, Hennepin County Project No. 8024. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 1. Councilmember Peterson voted nay stating she does not feel the abutting property owners should be 2